WEBSITE LEGAL POLICIES

Bedell Consulting, LLC
A Florida Limited Liability Company
Tallahassee, Florida

Effective Date: 3/2/2026
Last Updated: 3/2/2026

TERMS OF SERVICE

1. Acceptance of Terms

This website is owned and operated by Bedell Consulting, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a Florida limited liability company operating as a solo consulting practice.

By accessing or using this website (“Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the laws of the State of Florida. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of this Site.

2. Purpose of Website

This Site provides general information regarding consulting services, speaking engagements, research insights, and professional services grounded in Industrial & Organizational Psychology.

All information is provided for informational and educational purposes only.

3. No Professional Relationship

Your use of this Site, including submitting a contact form or requesting a consultation, does not create:

  • A consulting relationship

  • A fiduciary relationship

  • An advisory relationship

  • A client relationship

A professional relationship is established only through a mutually executed written agreement signed by both parties.

4. No Warranties; No Guaranteed Outcomes

Bedell Consulting, LLC provides services grounded in evidence-based best practices and Industrial & Organizational Psychology principles. However:

  • We do not guarantee specific business, financial, operational, or organizational outcomes.

  • Results depend on numerous internal and external variables beyond our control.

This Site is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

5. Intellectual Property

All materials on this Site — including text, articles, frameworks, logos, branding, graphics, and downloadable materials — are the property of Bedell Consulting, LLC unless otherwise indicated.

These materials are protected under United States copyright law and applicable federal and Florida intellectual property laws.

No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, transmitted, displayed, or commercially exploited without prior written permission.

6. Permitted Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Site for unlawful purposes

  • Attempt unauthorized access to systems

  • Introduce malicious code

  • Disrupt Site functionality

  • Misrepresent your identity

Violation may result in termination of access and legal remedies under Florida law.

7. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. Bedell Consulting, LLC is not responsible for third-party content, privacy practices, or accuracy.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted under Florida law, Bedell Consulting, LLC shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from use of this Site.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bedell Consulting, LLC from claims or liabilities arising from your misuse of the Site or violation of these Terms.

10. Governing Law and Venue

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida.

Any disputes shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Leon County, Florida.

11. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.

PRIVACY POLICY

1. Introduction

Bedell Consulting, LLC is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with applicable federal and Florida law, including the Florida Information Protection Act of 2014 (Fla. Stat. § 501.171).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information obtained through this Site.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Organization name

  • Information submitted through contact forms

B. Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Website usage data via cookies or analytics tools

3. How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Schedule consultations

  • Provide requested services

  • Improve website functionality

  • Analyze traffic patterns

  • Maintain security

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

4. Data Security

In accordance with the Florida Information Protection Act (FIPA), we implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.

However, no internet transmission is completely secure.

5. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a breach involving personal information as defined under Florida law, Bedell Consulting, LLC will comply with applicable notification requirements under Fla. Stat. § 501.171.

6. Cookies and Analytics

This Site may use cookies and third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand website usage.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Third-Party Service Providers

We may use third-party service providers (e.g., website hosting, scheduling platforms, email systems). These providers operate under their own privacy policies.

8. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

9. Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccuracies

  • Request deletion where legally permissible

Contact: ruth@bedellconsultingllc.com

10. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described or as required by law.

11. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida.

12. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted with a revised effective date.

WEBSITE DISCLAIMER

Informational Purpose Only

This Site is operated by Bedell Consulting, LLC, a Florida limited liability company operating as a solo consulting practice.

All information on this Site is provided for informational and educational purposes only and reflects professional insights grounded in Industrial & Organizational Psychology.

No Psychological or Clinical Services

Bedell Consulting provides organizational consulting services. The Company does not provide:

  • Clinical psychology services

  • Mental health treatment

  • Counseling or therapy

  • Psychiatric services

Nothing on this Site should be construed as medical or mental health care.

No Legal Advice

Information on this Site does not constitute legal advice.

While services may address workplace culture, leadership development, and organizational systems, Bedell Consulting does not provide legal representation or employment law counsel.

Organizations should consult qualified legal professionals for legal compliance matters.

No Guaranteed Results

Consulting services support organizational alignment and performance; however, outcomes depend on multiple variables outside the Company’s control. No guarantees of specific financial or organizational results are made.

External Links

The Company is not responsible for the content or practices of third-party websites linked from this Site.

Governing Law

This Website Disclaimer shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida.

Contact Information

Bedell Consulting, LLC
Tallahassee, Florida
ruth@bedellconsultingllc.com

www.bedellconsultingllc.com